Hutchison's acquisition of Telefónica Ireland under scrutiny by competition watchdog
Europe’s competition watchdog on Wednesday opened an investigation into the proposed merger between Telefónica Ireland and Hutchison 3G UK.
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Corporate interests dominate group working on EU data law
The European Commission’s Expert Groups, which play a vital role in shaping E.U. policies and legislation, are hugely dominated by corporate interests according to a new report released on Wednesday.
Google's secret proposals leaked as dismay over EU antitrust inquiry grows
Despite the threat of sanctions, at least one of Google’s rivals has leaked the search giant’s full proposals that seek to avoid an antitrust fine from European authorities.
EU Council chief did not use Russian USB stick given to summit leaders
Security protocol for the European Council president meant he would never have used the tainted USB stick allegedly given to him by Russia at the G20 Summit council sources confirmed Wednesday.
Data privacy concerns could derail EU-US trade talks
Europe’s Justice Commissioner warned Tuesday that data privacy concerns could derail a major E.U.-U.S. trade deal.
Google's European antitrust remedies don't cover google.com searches
Google’s new remedies aimed at avoiding a fine from the European Commission for allegedly breaking competition rules do not include the Google.com domain.
Google's rivals to review new concessions in EU antitrust case
Google’s rivals have been given another opportunity to review the search giant’s latest proposed measures aimed at avoiding a fine from the European Commission for allegedly breaking competition rules.
EU Parliament says other countries spy, but not as much as the UK or US
The European Parliament’s research department has found that four out of five member states surveyed carry out wide-scale telecommunications surveillance.
Data protection essential to digital economy, say EU leaders
European Union leaders have given themselves room for manoeuvre in implementing new data protection laws, while pledging to introduce them in a “timely” fashion.
Merkel puts NSA spying on EU leaders' agenda
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that allegations the United States’ National Security Agency hacked her phone is relevant for every citizen that needs to trust digital communications.
EU leaders consider tougher taxation of online service providers
European Union leaders will meet to discuss the digital economy for the first time on Thursday.
EU Parliament votes to suspend data sharing deal with US
The European Parliament voted on Wednesday to suspend a major data sharing agreement with the United States following the ongoing scandal over alleged National Security Agency surveillance.
European Parliament votes to permit pseudonymous data profiling
The European Parliament's civil liberties committee voted Monday night to allow profiling of "pseudonymous" data, but digital rights groups say that safeguards to protect data are not sufficient.
European Commission opens comment period on Samsung's proposed patent remedies
Interested parties, including Apple, may comment on a proposal from Samsung to refrain from seeking injunctions for five years against any company that agrees to a licensing framework regarding mobile standard essential patents in Europe.
EU politicians clash over copyright levies
A European politician has called proposals to place copyright levies on cloud computing services a complete disaster.